Home to Australia’s only Polar Bears and believe it or not, their favourite foods are watermelon and popcorn. Word on the street is that a new Antarctic Penguin exhibit is coming soon. Read more.
The Chicago Picasso was the first monumental modern sculpture to be placed in the Loop. Read more.
Chicago-style hot dog toppings should be placed on the dog, not between it and the bun. Always remember to dress the dog and not the bun! Read more.
Thursday is the hotness: "Whipped" party brings out the hipster DJs and fashionista royalty. [BlackBook] Read more.
Check out the big new exhibit on Abstract Expressionism running from October 3, 2010, to April 25, 2011. Virtually all of the art — 300 works by 30 artists — comes from the museum's own collection. Read more.
Originally built as a movie palace in 1917, The Riviera is now a premiere mid-sized venue for rock and punk concerts. Read more.
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium tied for home of the best stadium hot dog in 2008. Read more.
Go just for the elevator ride, where Marco Brambilla's video artwork, "Civilization," is major Hieronymus Bosch. Read more.
Owner Nealy Blau makes biannual trips to Milan to handpick gorgeously crafted leather goods. Expect the latest, most sought-after styles from insider brands like Il Bisonte and Fiorentini + Baker. Read more.